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Warp Arcade JAM es una forma divertida de crear ideas, conocer a otros desarrolladores y aprender, Bienvenidos!

"SHMUP"

Un shmup (o shoot 'em up) es un género de videojuegos ARCADE de disparos donde controlas una nave o personaje que avanza por la pantalla luchando contra oleadas de enemigos en medio de  una lluvia de municiones.

* Si estás haciendo un proyecto nuevo, creando una idea, terminando una demo o juego completo, podes presentarlo en la Arcade JAM , queremos verlo!


Tipos de Shmups:  🕹️

Verticales: 

La pantalla se mueve de abajo hacia arriba (ej. 1942, Truxton). 

Horizontales: 

La pantalla se mueve de izquierda a derecha (ej. Gradius, R-Type).

1 - Estilo  "Shmup" - Muchos disparos y enemigos.

2 - Historia del juego - Crear una descripción clara y objetivo principal.

3 - Jugabilidad - Fluidez y que el jugador aprenda fácilmente sus objetivos .

4 - Gráficos - Formas simples pero con personalidad.

5 - Portada - Crear una portada del juego para la presentación.

* NO OBLIGATORIOS

6 - Créditos - Botón de créditos con contador y "Start".

7 - Attract screen - presentación en loop que enseñe como jugar, puntajes y bonus.

8 - High Scores - Lista "TOP 10" de las mejores puntuaciones.

9 - Records - La máxima puntuación mostrada en la pantalla.


✅  IA: Muchos programadores consultan código y testean fallas con una IA, resuelven varios problemas que tenían para terminar sus juegos o programas, un juego hecho completamente con IA se nota y no sumará puntos en el resultado final.

Algunas características de los Arcades:

High Scores:

Alternaba mostrando los récords históricos para motivar la competencia.

Attract screen: (pantalla de atracción).

Era el modo de demostración que se activaba automáticamente cuando la máquina no estaba siendo utilizada.
Su objetivo principal era llamar la atención de los jugadores, se reproducía una introducción rápida sobre la historia o el objetivo del juego.

La máquina reproducía partidas automáticas mostrando los niveles o las habilidades de los personajes.

Insert Coin: 

Clásico texto parpadeante de "Insert Coin"  en el medio  o en la zona inferior de la pantalla.


¿Es Warp Arcade JAM un evento para principiantes?

Damos la bienvenida a principiantes y nos alegra ser el primer paso en tu trayectoria como desarrollador de videojuegos.

¿Dónde puedo encontrar equipo?

Puedes unirte a nuestro Discord o publicar un mensaje  "Buscando equipo" aquí en Itch.io.

Discord Server

Me gusta trabajar solo, puedo participar?

Si! muchas de las mejores ideas de la historia fueron realizadas por una sola persona.

¿Qué motor o lenguaje de programación puedo usar?

Cualquiera, recomendamos que genere HTML5 así los usuarios pueden jugarlo en le navegador, pero no es obligatorio.

La manera mas justa para los desarrolladores en la modalidad de ésta JAM era crear dos categorías, una para los nuevos que tienen seguimiento sólo en la JAM  y otra para los invitados que hicieron actualizaciones dentro y fuera de la JAM.

Alfa (A):

Representa el inicio y la excelencia, se asocia con un trabajo prometedor que sólo se ha mostrado y desarrollado principalmente dentro de nuestra JAM.

Omega (Ω):

Representa la evolución de experiencias previas a la JAM, es un estado que ha alcanzado un punto relevante y tendrá como objetivo superarlo y actualizarse.

PRIMEROS 3 PUESTOS - Certificados Digitales Oro, Plata, Bronce.

 

PUESTOS 4 AL 10 - Certificados Digitales de Participación destacada.

Únete a nuestras comunidades:

Comparte tus progresos usando:

#WarpArcadeJAM2026

Gracias!

@Cristianlynx

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ENGLISH VERSION:

Warp Arcade JAM is a fun way to generate ideas, meet other developers, and learn. Welcome!

THEME: "SHMUP"

A shmup (or shoot 'em up) is a genre of arcade video games where you control a ship or character moving across the screen fighting waves of enemies amidst a hail of bullets.

* If you're working on a new project, developing an idea, finishing a demo, or a complete game, you can present it at Arcade Jam—we want to see it!

Types of Shmups: 🕹️

Vertical: The screen scrolls from bottom to top (e.g., 1942, Truxton).

Horizontal: The screen scrolls from left to right (e.g., Gradius, R-Type). A word that defines a classic genre. If you already have a game or are making one of this type, we want to see it.

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RULES:

1 - "Shmup" Style - Lots of shooting and enemies.

2 - Game Story - Create a clear description and main objective.

3 - Gameplay - Fluid gameplay that makes it easy for the player to learn the objectives.

4 - Graphics - Simple yet distinctive shapes.

5 - Cover Art - Create a cover for the game's presentation.

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*NOT REQUIRED

6 - Credits - Credits button with counter and "Start".

7 - Attract screen - Looping presentation showing how to play, scores, and bonuses.

8 - High Scores - "TOP 10" list of the best scores.

9 - Records - The highest score displayed on the screen.

✅ AI: Many programmers consult AI to check code and debug issues, solving various problems that were hindering the completion of their games or programs. A game created entirely with AI is noticeable and won't earn points in the final results.

Some features of the Arcades:

High Scores:

Alternately displayed historical records to encourage competition.

Attract screen:

This was the demo mode that activated automatically when the machine was not in use.

Its main purpose was to attract players' attention; a quick introduction about the story or objective of the game was played.

The machine played automatic games, showing the levels or character abilities.

Insert Coin:

Classic flashing "Insert Coin" text in the middle or lower part of the screen.

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Questions:

-Is Warp Arcade Jam an event for beginners?

We welcome beginners and are happy to be the first step on your journey as a game developer.

-Where can I find equipment?

You can join our Discord server or post a "Looking for equipment" message here on Itch.io.

Discord Server

-I like working alone, can I participate?

Yes! Many of the best ideas in history were created by a single person.

-What engine or programming language can I use?

Any. We recommend generating HTML5 so users can play it in a browser, but it's not required.

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Distinctions:

The fairest way for developers in this JAM format was to create two categories: one for new developers who are only followed within the JAM, and another for invited developers who made updates both inside and outside the JAM.

Alpha (A):

Represents the beginning and excellence; it is associated with promising work that has only been showcased and developed primarily within our JAM.

Omega (Ω):

Represents the evolution of experiences prior to the JAM; it is a state that has reached a significant point and aims to surpass and update itself.

FIRST 3 PLACES - Gold, Silver, and Bronze Digital Certificates.


POSITIONS 4 TO 10 - Digital Certificates of Outstanding Participation.


Share your progress using:

#WarpArcadeJAM2026

thank you!

@Cristianlynx

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